It is time to address the killing fields of the Congo.

The exchange occurred off the west coast. Battle triggered – according to Seoul – by the northern Korean ship, which crossed the sea border. Pyongyang talks of attack on a ship returning from a routine mission and calls for an official apology.

Pakistan is engaged in a massive military ground operation against Taliban insurgents. The stakes are high for the U.S.

In the eight years of the international military operation, money, troops and even the hope of the population have been consumed. As the UN and NATO flounders, Russia and China seek "dialogue" with the Taliban. At the expense of the Afghans.

Secretary of State Clinton gave assurances of the U.S. full confidence that Pakistan's nukes are safe despite a surprise attack on Rawalpindi military HQ. There had been a warning of the Taliban attack.